Manage your Cellar allowing you to find and drink your wine at its optimum age
Collecting wine is a craft that has existed since the days of the Roman Empire. Back then, wine collectors stored wine for aging purposes so that it could fetch a higher price. In the present day, the practice of collecting wine has the element of prestige. Cellaring wine goes beyond having an extensive knowledge of…
Whether you collect wine as a pass time or for business, storage is a very crucial part of the process. Wine continues to age even if you only store it for a couple of days. Poor storage can affect the speed and quality of the aging process and subsequently the flavor of the wine. Therefore,…
The history of wine cellaring dates back to ancient Greece and Rome where straw wines were used for their high sugar content. The most famous wines in early Rome were Surrentine and Ferlanian. Ancient Romans were the pioneers of Bordeaux wine made in the Bordeaux region of France that is revered for its world class wines…
It is safe to say that wine lovers enjoy great food and wine combinations. Pairing the right dish and wine is a craft that any wine collector or wine consumer needs to perfect. Pairing wine and meals can make or break a dinner party that you have spent so much time and effort preparing. So,…
Regular wine consumers tend to have a thorough understanding of the different types of wine in the market, depending on their variety, color, and origin. Whether you collect wine for business or private consumption, it is paramount that you organize the cellar in a logical manner. Why the need for organizing? Small scale collectors may…
Upon deciding to get in on the action of wine cellaring, it is paramount that you research the different types of wines that are suitable for storage. Motivation to store wine varies from one wine collector to the next. Some people will store bottles to age them for later consumption or to sell at a higher…
Aging wine is a century-old practice that has brought significant financial benefits to wine collectors. Aging wine, also known as extended cellaring, is a process of storing wine under the right conditions for long durations of time to develop unique characters and flavors. While extended cellaring is a lucrative business, not all varieties of wine…
Whether you practice wine cellaring for business or leisure, collecting wine is not all fun and games. The collector needs to take caution to avoid making mistakes that will cost you a few bottles and fewer dollars in the bank. If you are interested in this trade, take time to learn correct practices from experienced…
Wine Cellar Inventory There are too many wine cellars around the world where huge investments have been made in storing large quantities of expensive wine in the correct conditions and in racking of great beauty but which is not recorded. A poor wine inventory will lead to a waste of wine as much as poor…
The Effects of Cellar Conditions on your Wine Reprinted from Dry River Cellar Notes by Neil McCallum. In our experience the ‘robustness’ of wines is likely to be in the order: Cabernet and blends> Syrah> Fume blanc and Sauvignon blanc> Riesling> Pinot gris and Chardonnay> Pinot noir and Gewürztraminer. Wines high in extract will tend…
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